Origins of the Vail surname

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    In 1921, most Vails lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Vail

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    What are the most common Vail first names?

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    Common jobs for Vails

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    Common female occupations for Vails in 1921

    Dressmaker

    13

    Domestic Servant

    12

    Laundress

    11

    General Servant Domestic

    10

    At Home

    8

    Common male occupations for Vails in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    23

    Farm Hands

    18

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    18

    Tinsmiths

    14

    Bricklayer

    12

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